4) Add the Vegetable stock and Bay leaf. Simmer for one hour or until squash and carrots are tender.

5) Remove Bay leaf.

6) Place in VitaMix blender and pur?e.

Garnish with sprouted seeds and live sprouts. The combination of the slow cooked soup and live sprouts make this a great seasonal macrobiotic soup. This time of year Macrobiotic soups like this are a great way to incorporate enzymatically live foods into your diet. It's a great way to start a happy and healthy new year.